Author Topic: NEED RECOMMENDATIONS (Read 1364 times)

nospinzone1 · « **on:** February 20, 2008, 04:28:07 pm »

THINKING OF REPLACING STORM WINDOWS WITH MORE EFFICIENT ONES; ESPECIALLY THE ONES THAT TILT FOR EASY CLEANING. ANYONE HAS HAD EXPERIENCE RECENTLY WITH THAT?
PRICE RANGES?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2008, 06:03:49 pm »

Wish my landlord would do the same . . . .

natsfan1a · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2008, 06:22:52 pm »

We replaced our windows but it was some years ago. I think that the price will vary depending on how many windows you are replacing and what grade you're buying.

kimnat · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:29:29 pm »

Depends on number of windows. We talked to Applebee Windows (not same as restaurant) and to do almost 20 window sets, it would have cost us around $25K. Needless to say, we still have our old windows.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:42:40 pm »

Are you talking about storm windows, or replacing the entire window?

If you're talking about replacement windows, find a contractor that uses good windows, like Simonton or Certainteed. I've heard that Thompson Creek windows are pretty good, too. If you can't do a web search on the window brand, think twice.

The Anderson replacement windows (Renewal) are beautiful, but at quite a premium.

I installed Simonton windows (myself). Replacement windows make an enormous difference, but it takes quite a while for the investement to pay off.

Installing a standard double hung replacement window, including cladding, calking, and insulating around the window could be $500 a window. But depending on how much work the contractor has, it could be significantly cheaper, so shop around.

Quote from: nospinzone1 on February 20, 2008, 04:28:07 pm

THINKING OF REPLACING STORM WINDOWS WITH MORE EFFICIENT ONES; ESPECIALLY THE ONES THAT TILT FOR EASY CLEANING. ANYONE HAS HAD EXPERIENCE RECENTLY WITH THAT?
PRICE RANGES?

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:46:39 pm »

Shop around. That's seems very high, unless that includes several bay or bow windows, doors, etc. I bought very nice Simonton's for roughy $260 per. Double that for installation and your talking about $500 a window. 20 windows at that price should be $10,000.

Quote from: kimnat on February 20, 2008, 08:29:29 pm

Depends on number of windows. We talked to Applebee Windows (not same as restaurant) and to do almost 20 window sets, it would have cost us around $25K. Needless to say, we still have our old windows.

kimnat · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:51:55 pm »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on February 20, 2008, 09:46:39 pm

Shop around. That's seems very high, unless that includes several bay or bow windows, doors, etc. I bought very nice Simonton's for roughy $260 per. Double that for installation and your talking about $500 a window. 20 windows at that price should be $10,000.

We had one big picture window (with a double hung on each side of it) to be done and double window. Plus 11 regular double hungs. So, not as many as I messed up and said before. But the price wasn't any different.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:35:07 pm »

That's pretty much what it costs...a grand a window, if done properly. Properly means a quality double-hung window (say, Anderson or Pella) with a professional installation AND a professional removal of the old windows (including insulation of the empty space where the lead weights used to hang). You can get crape windows for $300, but I wouldn't allow anyone to put holes in my house for crape.

nospinzone1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:30:18 am »

SEEMS TO ME THE BEST COURSE FOR ME AT 71 TO STAY PUT. FOR MUCH THAT THEY MIGHT LEAK , IT SEEMS I WOULD NEVER RECOVER THE COST. THANKS TO ALL.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:05:14 am »

I've never used them before but isn't there like a heat shrink plastic you can put on your windows from the inside to keep cold from leaking in or heat out. You put it on and shrink it with a hair dryer or something.

Gburg, am I wrong about this stuff.

natsfan1a · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2008, 07:57:11 am »

I don't know whether it's the case in Maryland, but in Virginia I believe the power utility will send someone out to do an energy audit at no charge. They will make recommendations for things that you can do to conserve energy. You might also look into energy-saving programs for senior citizens. One of your local hardware stores might also offer free seminars along those lines.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2008, 10:46:08 am »

Quote from: CALSGR8 on February 21, 2008, 01:05:14 am

I've never used them before but isn't there like a heat shrink plastic you can put on your windows from the inside to keep cold from leaking in or heat out. You put it on and shrink it with a hair dryer or something.

Gburg, am I wrong about this stuff.

They have that stuff on Amazon. I got the Twin Draft Guards from Amazon too, but they make the door hard to close

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:09:47 pm »

No, the shrink wrap style stuff works very well, but it's a little fragile and has to be put up and removed/discarded each year.

There used to be a company called "Inner Storms" that made removable, interior storm windows, which could be installed and removed each season. They could fit much more tightly than exterior storm windows. I haven't seen them around much.

Quote from: CALSGR8 on February 21, 2008, 01:05:14 am

I've never used them before but isn't there like a heat shrink plastic you can put on your windows from the inside to keep cold from leaking in or heat out. You put it on and shrink it with a hair dryer or something.

Gburg, am I wrong about this stuff.

Quote from: nospinzone1 on February 21, 2008, 12:30:18 am

SEEMS TO ME THE BEST COURSE FOR ME AT 71 TO STAY PUT. FOR MUCH THAT THEY MIGHT LEAK , IT SEEMS I WOULD NEVER RECOVER THE COST. THANKS TO ALL.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:13:02 pm »

You can get pretty good quality windows for in the neighborhood of $250 - add that again for installation. Anderson replacement windows and Pella replacement windows are equisite, but very expensive. I mean, if you have an interesting old house that you're trying to improve, spend the money. But if you have a 1980s colonial that already has vinyl windows with between-the-glass fake mullions, I wouldn't spend a grand a window for replacement windows.

But that's just my humble opinion.

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on February 20, 2008, 11:35:07 pm

That's pretty much what it costs...a grand a window, if done properly. Properly means a quality double-hung window (say, Anderson or Pella) with a professional installation AND a professional removal of the old windows (including insulation of the empty space where the lead weights used to hang). You can get crape windows for $300, but I wouldn't allow anyone to put holes in my house for crape.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:20:15 pm »

NOSPIN, this is the company I was thinking of:

http://www.stormwindows.com/why.htm

But it's all D-I-Y. I don't know if there are companies that install these or not.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2008, 07:56:13 am »

The Home and Garden Show is at Chantilly Expo Center. If you want to see a bunch of Windows guys in 2 places (both the NORTH and SOUTH Halls), then go there! I was there last night looking for contractors having to do with Mold Remediation of moist basements. Got some good info.

natsfan1a · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:15:36 am »

Speaking of which, I was just wondering how things were going with your basement, calsgr8.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:40:21 am »

Don't ask. I'll update my leak post later. Its a neighbor that had the leak and leaked into mine. The mold inspection news is not good with the solution exhorbitant! Details later.

Oh, and NOSPIN. I belong to consumers reports on line and tried to do screen shots and cut and paste about windows for you. Hope you can read it. It has lots of advice. I can send it to you or you can go to the library and look it up.

Or you can join Consumer reports.org yourself for $25 (I think) and read it online yourself.

natsfan1a · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:48:37 am »

Uh-oh, doesn't sound good...

Good thinking on the Consumer Reports info. I think that Washington Consumer Checkbook had a piece on windows at some point, but I'm not sure when. Both of those publications might also be available via nospin's local library.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:57:26 am »

Ah. A leak in a neighbor's house. My guess is it's the ones that don't talk to you?

Was it a plumbing leak? If so, are you considering pursuing an insurance claim?

Quote from: CALSGR8 on February 22, 2008, 09:40:21 am

Don't ask. I'll update my leak post later. Its a neighbor that had the leak and leaked into mine. The mold inspection news is not good with the solution exhorbitant! Details later.

Oh, and NOSPIN. I belong to consumers reports on line and tried to do screen shots and cut and paste about windows for you. Hope you can read it. It has lots of advice. I can send it to you or you can go to the library and look it up.

Or you can join Consumer reports.org yourself for $25 (I think) and read it online yourself.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:04:16 am »

Let me get back to my weird leak thread and leave this one for NOSPIN's windows....

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